Shaky dull in contrast and imagery - DOS The millionaire sportsman aviator, Howard Hughes, is royally welcomed by his 'home town'. They closed down Hughes Tool Company in order to welcome their founder's return to Huston for the day. Hughes Tool Company building. CU of one of the department heads shutting the gates of the company with a sign attached to the gate reading, "Closed Today". CU of the plane landing and Howard Hughes amongst crowd.